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Josh Cooke Biography

Birth Name:Joshua Gregory Cooke

Birth Place:Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "Dexter" in 2012
  • Graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in Theater in 2001
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Once and Again" in 2002
  • Received training from the Broadway Theater Project, founded by Ann Reinking, in 1996
  • Quote: "(On growing up near a forest): "When you're running around and playing, it's amazing ground for imagination, and that's really the biggest muscle you need for anything in the arts․ I think it's probably the biggest training I've had․""
  • Was the creator, executive producer, and star of the TV series "Issues" in 2011
  • Best known for his role as Henry in "Quarantine 2: Terminal" and as Ben in "Better With You․"
  • Taught an intensive workshop series in film and television training in 2012

Awards

  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated